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ZanosarZanosar Generic Name: Streptozocin (STREP-toe-ZOE-sin)Brand Name: ZanosarZanosar may cause severe, sometimes fatal kidney problems. The risk may be greater with higher doses. It may also cause liver problems, blood problems, diarrhea, and severe nausea and vomiting. It has also caused tumors and cancer in rodents.Zanosar is used for:Treating a certain type of pancreas cance...

ZantacZantacGeneric name: Ranitidine hydrochlorideBrand names: ZantacWhy is Zantac prescribed?Zantac is used to decrease the production of stomach acid, which may reduce irritation to the stomach lining and help heal ulcers and other gastrointestinal conditions. It's prescribed for the following:Short-term treatment (4 to 8 weeks) of active ulcers, specifically duodenal ulcers ...

ZantacZantac Generic Name: Ranitidine (ra-NI-ti-deen)Brand Name: ZantacZantac is used for:Treating certain conditions that cause your body to make too much stomach acid (eg, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It is also used to treat ulcers of the small intestine that have not responded to other treatment. It may be used as a short-term alternative to oral ranitidine, in patients who are not ...

Zantac TabletsZantacGeneric Name: Ranitidine (ra-NI-ti-deen)Brand Name: ZantacZantac are used for:Treating heartburn or irritation of the esophagus caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It may be used to treat and maintain healing of severe irritation of the esophagus (erosive esophagitis). It may be used for short-term treatment of stomach or small intestinal ulcers. It may be used ...

Zantac SyrupZantac SyrupGeneric Name: Ranitidine (ra-NI-ti-deen)Brand Name: ZantacZantac Syrup is used for:Treating heartburn or irritation of the esophagus caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It may be used to treat and maintain healing of severe irritation of the esophagus (erosive esophagitis). It may be used for short-term treatment of stomach or small intestinal ulcers. It m...

Zantac 75Zantac 75 Generic Name: Ranitidine (ra-NI-ti-deen)Brand Name: Zantac 75Zantac 75 is used for:Treating or preventing heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach caused by certain foods and drinks. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Zantac 75 is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist. It works by blocking the action of histamine in the stomach. Th...

ZantrylZantrylGeneric Name: phentermine (FEN ter meen)Brand Names: Adipex-P, Ionamin, Obenix, Oby-Cap, Teramine, ZantrylWhat is Zantryl (phentermine)?Phentermine is a stimulant that is similar to an amphetamine. Phentermine is an appetite suppressant that affects the central nervous system.Phentermine is used togther with diet and exercise to treat obesity (overweight) in people with risk ...

ZarontinZarontinGeneric Name: ethosuximide (ETH oh SUX i mide)Brand Names: ZarontinWhat is Zarontin (ethosuximide)?Ethosuximide is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant.Ethosuximide is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat absence seizures (also called "petit mal" seizures) in adults and children.Ethosuximide may also be used for other purposes...

ZarontinZarontinGeneric Name: ethosuximide (Oral route)eth-oh-SUX-i-mideCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.ZarontinAvailable Dosage Forms:SyrupCapsule, Liquid FilledTherapeutic Class: AnticonvulsantChemical Class: SuccinimideUses For ZarontinEthosuximide is used to control absence (petit mal) seizures in the treatment of epilepsy. This medicine is an anticonvulsant th...

ZarontinZarontin Generic Name: Ethosuximide (ETH-oh-SUX-i-mide)Brand Name: ZarontinZarontin is used for:Controlling absence epilepsy (previously known as petit mal seizures). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Zarontin is an anticonvulsant. It acts in the brain to reduce the number of absence seizures.Do NOT use Zarontin if:you are allergic to ...

Zarontin SolutionZarontin SolutionGeneric Name: Ethosuximide (ETH-oh-SUX-i-mide)Brand Name: ZarontinZarontin Solution is used for:Controlling absence epilepsy (previously known as petit mal seizures). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Zarontin Solution is an anticonvulsant. It acts in the brain to reduce the number of absence seizures.Do NOT use Zarontin Solu...